In preparation for this devotional, I researched the word Joy in the Bible. I found that Joy shows up 242 in the NIV version, and 68 of those references are in the New Testament. Joy and faith, hope, and love are significant parts of our faith. And, joy is even considered one of the fruits …

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One of my granddaughters turned two a while ago. I decided to read up on some of the old nursery rhymes so I could repeat them and teach them to her like my mother did with me. I came across “Mary Had a Little Lamb” by Sarah Josepha Hale.  The first verse says: Mary had …

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